A likely policy outcome would be mandatory reporting laws for gender pay gaps, which was introduced this year in the UK. “What this is demonstrating [internationally] is a sense of frustration about the slow rate of progress. Some governments are saying enough is enough, and they are going to intervene,” said Ms McKay. “I don’t think in Australia there is the political courage to do that yet, but I think in three to five years from now, we will be operating in an environment where there is tighter legislation around it,” she said.

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